Patients at Risk
Rebekah Bernard MD and Niran Al-Agba MD
Patients at Risk exposes the political maneuvering and corporate greed that has led to the replacement of physicians by lesser trained practitioners, including nurse practitioners and physician assistants. As corporations seek to save money and government agencies aim to increase constituent access, minimum qualifications for our nation’s healthcare guardians continue to decline—with deadly consequences. This is a story that has not yet been told, and one that has dangerous repercussions for all Americans.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 23min
Patient asks for OB physician during pregnancy and delivery, told 'no'
At 39 years old, Hasina Hafiz wanted a physician to oversee her pregnancy and delivery. However, the only clinic in the area that accepted her insurance refused, allowing only CNM/ WHNP care. Retired OB/GYN John Lafferty, MD discusses complications that can occur during pregnancy and delivery, and why team-based care should always be led by a physician.PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Sep 4, 2023 • 32min
Noncompete contract restricts rural patient access to physician care
Jacqui O'Kane, DO was fulfilling the promise of Family Medicine, providing expert physician care to rural residents of Georgia. Burned out from overwork and support staff challenges, she decided to leave hospital employment. But instead of allowing her to open her own direct primary care practice, the hospital enforced a 50-mile radius noncompete contract, limiting patient access to care. Listen in on our discussion of noncompete contracts and why some physicians are leaving employed practice in favor of self-ownership.For tips and tricks on surviving the fee-for-service world, check out my book, How To Be a Rock Star Doctor.Docs, join our fight for physician-led care and truth and transparency among healthcare practitioners - Physicians for Patient Protection.PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Aug 21, 2023 • 35min
Physician discusses why she will no longer train or supervise NPPs
Sara O'Heron, MD discusses changes in the education and training of NPs and PAs over her 35-year career.Learn more at PatientsAtRisk.comGet the new book, Imposter Doctors, available in paperback, eBook and Audible: https://www.amazon.com/Imposter-Doctors-Patients-at-Risk-ebook/dp/B0C4J3P3Z1/PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Aug 3, 2023 • 32min
When 'wellness' turns deadly: Patient dies during NPP medspa visit
Plastic surgeon Alina Sholar, MD discusses the risks and dangers associated with non-physician supervised medspa medical procedures. Get the new book! https://www.amazon.com/Imposter-Doctors-Patients-at-Risk/dp/1627344438/Join PPP: PhysiciansForPatientProtection.orgPhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Jul 17, 2023 • 34min
Ensuring a fair physician employment contract
Employment attorney Dennis Hursh, Esq advises physicians on best practices for a fair employment contract.Mr. Hursh is the owner of Physicians Agreements Health Law and the author of The Final Hurdle: A Physician's Guide to Negotiating a Fair Employment Agreementhttps://www.amazon.com/Final-Hurdle-Physicians-Negotiating-Employment-ebook/dp/B07R596D28/Contact him at https://pahealthlaw.com/Get the new book, Imposter Doctors, a sequel to Patients at Risk. https://www.amazon.com/Imposter-Doctors-Patients-at-Risk-ebook/dp/B0C4J3P3Z1/PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Jun 14, 2023 • 33min
Original study shows impact of NPPs on Emergency physician residents
Lead author Andrew W. Phillips, MD, MEd, joins me to discuss the brand new study 'Effects of Non-physician Practitioners on Emergency Medicine Physician Resident Education,' the first study to evaluate the impact of NPPs on EM resident physicians.Permalink https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9g14r2jx Journal Western Journal of Emergency Medicine: Integrating Emergency Care with Population Health, 24(3) ISSN 1936-900X Authors Phillips, Andrew W Sites, Jeremy P Quenzer, Faith C et al. Publication Date 2023 DOI 10.5811/westjem.58759 Andrew Phillips MD EdD is the author of Survey Methods for Medical and Health Professions Education - E-Book: A Six-Step ApproachPhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Jun 1, 2023 • 21min
New Book - IMPOSTER DOCTORS - Now On Sale!
Hear details about the new book, Imposter Doctors: Patients at Risk, available NOW at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
May 7, 2023 • 33min
Opening your own practice
Can't find a job that doesn't require you to supervise non-physician practitioners? It's time to consider a return to self-ownership! Psychiatrist Dr. Rashida Gray discusses her journey and encourages physicians to take back control of medicine by opening their own practices. Learn more about Dr. Gray at her website: GrayMDPsychiatry.comJoin us: PhysiciansforPatientProtection.orgPhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Apr 17, 2023 • 18min
Innocent EKG findings lead to unnecessary ER visit: Why physician training matters
Emergency physician Andrew Wilson, MD, discusses a case in which a routine work physical at an Urgent Care resulted in an unnecessary ER visit for a patient.Get the book! https://www.amazon.com/Patients-Risk-Practitioner-Physician-Healthcare/dp/1627343164PhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
Mar 20, 2023 • 28min
Healing the healers: The Physician Support Line
Last week was Match week, and while thousands will celebrate matching into residency, 2,500 medical school grads will face an uncertain future due to a shortage of residency positions. If you know someone who might need help through this difficult time, the Physician Support Line is a free, confidential, and anonymous resource. Dr. Mona Masood, psychiatrist and founder of the Physician Support Line, discusses the importance of help for doctors.Physician Support Line - 1 (888) 409-0141 https://www.physiciansupportline.com/Psychiatrists helping our US physician and medical student colleagues navigate the many intersections of our personal and professional lives. Free, Confidential & AnonymousNo appointment necessary Call for any issue, not just a crisisPhysiciansForPatientProtection.org
